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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Zelda' Movie Casting Rumors: Everything We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Legend of Zeldais about to take a step from the video game screen to the big screen. A live-action film of the beloved video game, produced by creator Shigeru Miyamoto, was confirmed to be in development in 2023. This is what we know so far about the rumored castings for the film. The Context Created by Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka in 1986, the Zelda game follows Link, an elf-like knight who fights to save the titular Princess Zelda from a demon-warlord named Ganon. The game is one of Nintendo's most popular franchises. Wes Ball, who directed the dystopian series The Maze Runner, will direct the film, and producer Avi Arad and screenwriter Derek Connolly are also attached to the project. Nintendo is set to partner with Sony to distribute the movie. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game for the Nintendo Switch (left). Hunter Schafer attends the HBO Max FYC event for "Euphoria" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022, in... The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game for the Nintendo Switch (left). Hunter Schafer attends the HBO Max FYC event for "Euphoria" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. More Business Wire/Emma McIntyre/WireImage Who Is Rumored To Be Cast In The 'Zelda' Movie? Casting for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie has been kept under wraps, and as of reporting, nothing has been officially confirmed. However, one name that has been thrown into the mix is Euphoria star Hunter Schafer. Fans have long shared that they think Schafer should be cast as Princess Zelda, with many arguing that the actress bears a striking resemblance to the cartoon princess. Schafer has commented on it, saying in 2023 that it would be "so cool" to play the role, according to Variety. The rumor mill about Schafer playing Zelda amped up after industry insider Daniel Richtman said in a blog post that she was being seriously considered for the role. Social media has reacted strongly to Schafer potentially being cast in the film because Schafer is trans. Some social media users expressed criticism of her potentially being cast in the role as a result, but many have spoken out in defense of Schafer, strongly supporting her casting. In a post viewed more than 2 million times on X, formerly Twitter, @SILENTPRINCESS wrote: "imagine being so bigoted you can't see this as the most perfect casting for princess zelda just because you're a tr*nsphobe." Schafer spoke out on social media earlier this year about the "harsh reality" of President Donald Trump's executive orders that have rolled back protections for trans people. "Trans people are beautiful," she said at the time. "We are never going to stop existing, I am never going to stop being trans, a letter on a passport can't change that." Patricia Summersett, who voiced Zelda in The Legenda of Zela: Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity and Tears of the Kingdom, has also said that she would reprise her role in the live-action movie. Speaking to Games Radar in 2023, she said: "I would love to play Zelda over and over again." Another name that has been rumored for the titular role is A Minecraft Movie actress Emma Myers. Asked by Digital Spy if she would be interested in playing the role, she said: "I mean, whoever wants me in a video game movie." Other names that have popped up include Tom Holland, with the Spider-Man star having been a subject of frequent fan castings for the character of Link. Walker Scobell, who is known for his role in Percy Jackson and the Olympians,has also been suggested by fans. Another name floated by fans is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who fans have suggested could take on the role of Ganon. What People Are Saying Shigeru Miyamoto told Nintendo Investors in 2023 during a Q&A: "We face an extremely high hurdle in producing a film that will not disappoint the global fan base." Hunter Schafer, speaking about playing Zelda, per Variety: "I love the game, personally. I played it as a kid and I still play it now. Who knows! That would be pretty cool." What Happens Next The live-action remake of the Legend of Zelda will be released in cinemas on March 26, 2027.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Legend Of Zelda' Movie May Land A Perfectly Cast Princess, Per Report
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: Hunter Schafer attends the HBO Max FYC event for 'Euphoria' at ... More Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) It remains to be seen where Wes Ball's upcoming Legend of Zelda movie is a good idea at baseline, but now a casting search appears to be spooling up for its major roles, including the titular princess. A new report from inside DanielRPK reveals that a specific actress is being eyed for the role, one that social media fans were theory-casting even before this news broke. That would be Euphoria's Hunter Schafer. As soon as the movie was announced, side-by-side comparisons started emerging about how perfectly she would fit into the role. Now, the film may have taken that to heart and may be pursuing the star. Schafer first rose to prominence in Euphoria, the controversial HBO teen drama that is finally filming its third season after a lengthy break, Schafer included. Since then, she's appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness and the horror film Cuckoo. She's about to star in the upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series and has 5-6 other projects on the way. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess It is not yet clear which game story is being adapted for The Legend of Zelda movie, one that many were surprised was going to be live-action at all, given what Nintendo did with the massively profitable Super Mario Bros. movie. It feels like a big risk, but much of this will come down to casting. It's easy to see Schaefer as a good Zelda, but the key role will be Link, a character who barely, if ever, speaks in the games, and it's going to be very interesting to see how that aspect is handled. Here's what Zelda superfan and the film's director Wes Ball said about the project to Totalfilm back in March of 2024: "I have this awesome idea," Ball said. "I've been thinking about it for a long freakin' time, of how cool a Zelda movie would be... I want to fulfill people's greatest desires. I know it's important, this [Zelda] franchise, to people and I want it to be a serious movie. A real movie that can give people an escape." So, this seems to be pitched as high fantasy rather than the more cartoony versions of the game we've seen. And that makes a lot of sense for live-action. I hope we hear more about the film soon, and if it's confirmed that Schafer will play Zelda? That would be a great start. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Virginia Tech commit Tegan Tripp has been ‘trying to get to this point.' Lake Central is glad she made it.
The trip has been worth the wait for Lake Central's Tegan Tripp. The junior first baseman is a Division I recruit, having announced her commitment to Virginia Tech in December. But this is Tripp's first full varsity season in a tradition-rich program that has made no secret about its aspirations to win a state title. 'I worked really hard to get here, trying to get to this point, and now I'm trying to do everything I can to stay here and finish it off this year with the team,' she said. 'Just really keep working. Control what I can control. Not letting anybody get in my way. Working as a team with everybody, pushing through. Working as hard as I can all year.' Tripp has been making the most of her opportunity, including in the Class 4A Crown Point Sectional semifinals on Thursday, when she went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple and four RBIs in Lake Central's 9-4 win against Munster. Tripp struck out in her first at-bat, but she tripled in the fourth inning ahead of senior shortstop Taylor Schafer's tying two-run homer, hit a two-run double in the fifth for a 5-2 lead and hit a two-run double in the seventh to make it 8-3. 'After my first at-bat, I was really just trying to get the ball where I know I could score runners because each time runners were in scoring position,' Tripp said. 'It was strategically how I could get them in, however I could. Anything for the team.' In a marquee matchup between Duneland Athletic Conference champion Lake Central (27-3), which is ranked No. 1 in the state coaches poll, and Northwest Crossroads Conference champion Munster (26-6), which is ranked No. 6, Tripp's approach didn't surprise Schafer. After all, Tripp is hitting .397 with a team-high six homers, 30 RBIs and 27 runs scored for the Indians, who ran their winning streak against Munster to 11 games dating to 2017 and advanced to play No. 4 Crown Point (26-4) in the sectional championship game on Friday. 'Great teammate,' Schafer said. 'She really does anything for the team, and it showed.' Last season, Tripp hit .348 with a homer and four RBIs in 23 at-bats for the varsity team and hit .592 with four homers and 34 RBIs in 71 at-bats for the junior varsity team. As a freshman, she hit .508 with eight homers and 43 RBIs on JV and went 2-for-2 on varsity. 'She's been fantastic,' Lake Central coach Yvette Tovar said. 'She's a super strong kid, mentally and physically. When she's up to bat and she hits the ball, if it's a ground ball, if it's a liner, if she hits it out, she's a very strong kid. 'She's one that we've really had to tell to keep things simple and get out of her head. She's so strong, she's usually wanting to hit it out, and it's like, 'You're strong enough, trust me. If you just hit the ball, you'll probably hit it out.' Just little by little. She's a very good kid. I'm glad she's only a junior. She's growing very well.' Tripp wants to continue to contribute this season. 'We've had a great season so far,' she said. 'We've kept going because our ultimate goal is we want to win state. That's just what we've been working toward all year. Everything we do is for that.'
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Marvell (MRVL) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst
Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer reiterated a Buy rating on Marvell (MRVL – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $95.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $63.73. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Schafer is a top 25 analyst with an average return of 25.1% and a 71.69% success rate. Schafer covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Marvell, Analog Devices, and Monolithic Power. In addition to Oppenheimer, Marvell also received a Buy from TD Cowen's Joshua Buchalter in a report issued yesterday. However, on May 28, Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage with a Hold rating on Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL). The company has a one-year high of $127.48 and a one-year low of $47.09. Currently, Marvell has an average volume of 19.8M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 82 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of MRVL in relation to earlier this year.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hunter Schafer as Princess Zelda? Hollywood buzzes over dream casting for live-action ‘Legend of Zelda'
Hollywood is abuzz with speculation as Hunter Schafer, best known for her breakout role in HBO's Euphoria , is reportedly being considered to play Princess Zelda in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Nintendo 's The Legend of Zelda . The rumor, first surfaced by industry insider Daniel RPK (also known as Daniel Richtman), has ignited passionate debate and excitement across social media and fandom circles. Schafer, a trans actor who has also appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and is set to star in Amazon's Blade Runner 2099 , would bring both star power and a fresh perspective to the iconic role of Hyrule's royal heroine. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo While no official confirmation has been released by Nintendo or Sony , the rumor has gained traction due to Schafer's physical resemblance to the character and her acclaimed acting abilities. Fans have long expressed enthusiasm for her casting, citing her versatility and the progressive message her selection would send. The timing of the rumor is notable, as Schafer recently made headlines for revealing that her new U.S. passport lists her gender as male, despite her identifying and selecting female on her application—a situation she attributes to recent federal policy changes under the Trump administration that limit gender marker options. Schafer has not publicly commented on the Zelda rumors, but in a 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight , she responded to fan casting by saying, 'That would be so cool. I played that video game a bunch when I was a kid. That's such a good game'. Live Events The live-action Legend of Zelda film is officially in development, with Nintendo partnering with Sony Pictures and Avi Arad , producer of Spider-Man and Uncharted , attached to the project. While the movie is rumored for a March 2027 release, no official cast or release date has been announced. Speculation about the role of Link continues, with some fans floating names like Tom Holland , though reports suggest the studios are seeking a younger actor, possibly in the vein of Walker Scobell ( Percy Jackson and the Olympians , The Adam Project ). Meanwhile, Nintendo is also developing a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie , further expanding its cinematic universe. As the rumor mill churns, all eyes are on Hunter Schafer, whose potential casting could signal a bold new direction for one of gaming's most beloved franchises.
